New Jersey Artificial Reef Charts (2/2)

New Jersey Artificial Reefs

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Manasquan Artificial Reef

2 miles off Manasquan Inlet, 0.99 sq miles
Depth: 67-74 ft [download]


Ocean City Artificial Reef

4.5 Nautical Miles off Ocean City, 1.35 sq miles
Depth: 55-70 ft [download]


Sandy Hook Artificial Reef

1.6 nautical miles off Sea Bright, 1.76 sq miles
Depth: 40-60 ft [download]


Sea Girt Artificial Reef

3.6 Nautical Miles off Sea Girt, 1.33 sq miles
Depth: 60-75 ft [download]


Shark River Artificial Reef

15.6 Nautical Miles off Manasquan, 0.83 sq miles
Depth: 120-140 ft [download]


Townsend's Inlet Artificial Reef

3.8 nm offshore, 0.69 sq miles
Depth: 50-65 ft [download]


Wildwood Artificial Reef

4.5 Nautical Miles off Wildwood, 2.99 sq miles
Depth: 40-65 ft [download]


New Jersey Artificial Reef Charts

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Scallop

Scallops can swim in spurts by clapping their shells. Water is ejected backward through openings on either side of the hinge, propelling the scallop in the opposite direction - surprising to see for the first time. When not jetting around, they settle into evenly-spaced shallow pits in the sand.

The Deep Sea Scallop Placopecten magellanicus (right) grows to 8" and is found offshore, generally in water over 100' deep. The smaller but equally edible Bay Scallop Aquipecten irradians, to 3", is found in bays and protected shallow waters. The Bay Scallop has a deeply ribbed shell, while the Deep Sea Scallop has many tiny ribs.